Nice review and this scope positions Nightforce (NF) to compete at the higher-medium priced segment of the market. The name recognition alone will make it an initial success and put pressure on several other mfgr's to compete with the NF name and quality. All-in-all, I might have bought this scope back last early Jan. if it had been available - I got the NXS 3.5-15 x 56 at a great holiday discount so I'm very happy.

Brilliant review, I have been looking at getting a Shv for a while. This review has me sold on it. Does long range hunting store do international orders? I'm in South Africa and would prefer to support them as I really value the information gained from there site.

I had to raise my head a bit for a proper cheekweld, but no more than I would have had to do with any other 50mm scope. I usually have a stock pack on that rifle but neglected to get it put back on in my haste to get out to the range. I would have probably selected the same rings for a 50mm as were used for this SHV, so would have had the same scope height.